Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (2012 year). Instruction

Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a
means for adjusting the tension of the strap. Forward-
facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant
restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap having

a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage, and
a means for adjusting the tension of the strap.

You will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower
straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily
attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
Next, attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top
of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover
material. Then, locate the tether anchorage directly be-
hind the seat where you are placing the child restraint
and attach the tether strap to the anchorage, being careful
to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path
between the anchor and the child restraint. Finally,
tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint
rearward and downward into the seat, removing slack in
the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.

Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models)

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WARNING!

Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor to secure
a Child Restraint System (CRS). These types of seat belts
are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight
around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use
a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if

you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then
allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For additional
information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”
description under “Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Posi-
tions” section. The chart below defines the seating posi-
tions with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a
cinching latch plate.

Driver

Center

Passenger

CRS Lock

First Row

N/A

ALR

Second Row

ALR

• N/A — Not Applicable
• ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor

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Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR:

1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough
of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it
through the belt path of the child restraint. Slide the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Next,
extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and
then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. As the belt
retracts, you will hear a ratcheting sound. This indicates
the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.

2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap
portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system
will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and
pull it tight if necessary.

To attach a Child Restraint tether strap:

Tether Strap Mounting (Two-Door Models)

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Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the
hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
For the outboard seating positions, route the tether under
the head restraint, and attach the hook to the tether
anchor located on the back of the seat.

WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.

Vehicles With Rear Web Buckles That May Need
To Be Twisted

• In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the

lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path
opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate
from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt
several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into
the buckle with the release button facing out.

Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models)

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• If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and

pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle
around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle
again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure,
try a different seating position.

Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.

Drive moderately during the first 500 miles (800 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided. Trailer tow is not recom-
mended during break in period.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.

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A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty.

SAFETY TIPS

Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.

WARNING!

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,

inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

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Exhaust Gas

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO),
follow these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in

confined areas any longer than needed to move
your vehicle in or out of the area.

• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate

open, make sure that all windows are closed and
the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the

engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set
the blower at high speed.

The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.

Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,

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inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle

Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.

Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your

authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.

Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.

Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.

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WARNING!

Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
• Always make sure that floor mats are properly

attached to the floor mat fasteners.

• Never place or install floor mats or other floor

coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and inter-
fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.

• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on

top of already installed floor mats. Additional
floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al-

ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the

driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.

• If required, mounting posts must be properly

installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.

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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle

Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.

Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
▫ Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

䡵 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 99

▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . 117
▫ Things You Should Know About Your

Uconnect™ Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

䡵 Voice Command — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 130

▫ Voice Command System Operation . . . . . . . . 130
▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

▫ Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
▫ Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

▫ Front Seatback Recline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
▫ Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat —

Two-Door Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

▫ Tip n’ Slide Seats — Two-Door Models . . . . . 139
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
▫ Fold And Tumble Rear Seat — Two-Door

Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

▫ Removing The Rear Seat — Two-Door

Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

▫ Replacing The Rear Seat — Two-Door

Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat — Four-Door

Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . 150
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . 150
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
▫ Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ High/Low Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

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▫ Front Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped . . . . 153
▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . 155

▫ Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . 159

▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
▫ To Set A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

䡵 Electrical Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
䡵 Power Inverter — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

▫ Front Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
▫ Rear Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

▫ Glovebox Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
▫ Console Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . 169
▫ Rear Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

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䡵 Dual Top — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

▫ Removing The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ Installing The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

䡵 Freedom Top™ Three-Piece Modular Hard Top

— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

▫ Front Panel(s) Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
▫ Freedom Top™ Storage Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
▫ Front Panel(s) Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
▫ Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear Hard

Top Removed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

▫ Rear Hard Top Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
▫ Rear Hard Top Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

䡵 Door Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

▫ Door Frame Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

▫ Door Frame Installation —

Two-Door Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

▫ Door Frame Installation —

Four-Door Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

䡵 Soft Top — Two-Door Models . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

▫ Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top . . . . . 196
▫ Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top . . . . . . . 198
▫ Lowering The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
▫ Raising The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

䡵 Soft Top — Four-Door Models . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

▫ Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top . . . . 222
▫ Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top . . . . . . 225
▫ Folding Down The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
▫ Putting Up The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

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䡵 Sunrider威 (Two-Door Models) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

▫ Opening The Sunrider威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
▫ Closing The Sunrider威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

䡵 Sunrider威 (Four-Door Models) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

▫ Opening The Sunrider威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
▫ Closing The Sunrider威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

䡵 Folding Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

▫ Lowering The Windshield And Removing

Side Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

▫ Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side

Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

䡵 Rear Window Features — Hard Top Only . . . . 260

▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

▫ Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped . . . . . 261

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